Javier Bardem was at one point offered the role of Blackbeard, according to Variety, while John Malkovich is currently portraying the character on television in the NBC drama-adventure series "Crossbones."

Jackman's Instagram post quickly drew more than 20,000 likes, and 1,500 comments, the latter heavily peppered with expressions of shock and disbelief.

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Warner Bros. announced the casting of Jackman back in January, along with "Friday Night Lights" actor Garrett Hedlund in the role of Captain Hook.